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Glasgow Launches £1.3m Underwater Sensor Network to Track Warming Oceans
Researchers at the University of Glasgow will head a new project worth £1.3m that aims to build a web of underwater sensors to keep watch on our warming seas. The work is part of ARIA’s Forecasting Tipping Points programme, which offers a total of £81m over five years to grasp early signs of climate shifts….
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New Software Model Makes Geospatial Data Analysis Greener
A team of scientists from the University of Glasgow has unveiled a groundbreaking software model that promises to make the analysis of geospatial data more eco-friendly. The model, named ‘GeoAggregator’, uses machine learning to lessen the computing power needed to handle vast and intricate geospatial datasets. As GPS and satellite data become more common, the…
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Aberdeen Leads Charge in Hydrogen Network Boost
Aberdeen Leads Charge in Hydrogen Network Boost The University of Aberdeen is spearheading a groundbreaking project to strengthen the UK’s hydrogen distribution network. Named MHYSTIC, this initiative seeks to harness existing energy assets and skills to innovate in hydrogen transportation and storage. Backed by nearly £3 million in funding from the UK-HyRES Flexible Fund, the…
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New Drive to Empower Scottish Renters
New Drive to Empower Scottish Renters In a bid to bolster awareness of tenants’ rights, Housing Minister Paul McLennan has unveiled a fresh campaign. This initiative aims to inform renters about their entitlements and where they can seek help and advice. Scotland boasts some of the strongest tenant rights in the UK, including the ability…
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Scottish Water Staff Vote to Strike Over Pay Dispute
Scottish Water Staff Vote to Strike Over Pay Dispute Staff at Scottish Water have voted decisively to strike over pay, according to UNISON. The union announced today that workers will impose a ban on overtime and will no longer be on standby. If Scottish Water does not engage in talks to improve the current wage…
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Stones Tell Secrets of Ancient Wildfires
New Method Uncovers Secrets of Ancient Wildfires Scientists in Scotland have unveiled a groundbreaking technique to analyse charcoal, shedding light on wildfires that scorched the Earth millions of years ago. This innovative method, developed by geoscientists at the University of Aberdeen and fire engineers at the University of Edinburgh, promises to enhance our understanding of…